Wandewana's Prophecy: And Fragments In Verse (1905)

By Eliza Loretta McCabe Mulcahy

Book Overview

Wandewana's Prophecy: And Fragments In Verse is a book of poetry written by Eliza L. M. Mulcahy and published in 1905. The collection includes the title poem, which tells the story of an indigenous African prophetess named Wandewana who predicts the arrival of European colonizers and the destruction they will bring. The other poems in the book are shorter fragments that explore themes of nature, love, and spirituality. Mulcahy's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and emotional depth, and her work offers a unique perspective on the colonial encounter in Africa. Wandewana's Prophecy: And Fragments In Verse is a valuable historical and literary document that sheds light on the complexities of the colonial period and the diverse voices that contributed to it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104525798
• ISBN13: 9781104525798
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"